Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus Advocates for Rural Needs at AMO Conference 2024
The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC) strengthened its vital partnerships with representatives from the Province of Ontario during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario...
Saugeen Shores advocates for local priorities at AMO conference in Ottawa
Last week, representatives from Saugeen Shores, including Councillors Cheryl Grace and Bud Halpin, Kara Van Myall, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Jill Roote, Manager of...
2024 Canadian Senior Men’s Golf Championship has a legacy to uphold – Best Ever
When are you too small to host a major event?
Saugeen Shores has hosted the acclaimed “Pumpkinfest” for over 39 years, the International Silver Stick...
Bruce County Statement: Time for a modern provincial-municipal fiscal partnership
Bruce County joins the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in calling on the province to commit to reviewing the provincial-municipal fiscal framework at...
Ward Boundary system and Council composition – priorities or not?
At the recent Council Meeting of the Whole it was recommended in a report by staff: that staff be directed to include a Ward...
Lt. Governor of Ontario attends official start to Saugeen Shores 25th Anniversary of Amalgamation
On Saturday, August 10, the 25th Anniversary of Saugeen Shores amalgamation officially began.
The day started with a free community pancake breakfast hosted by the...
Mark your calendar as Saugeen Shores gets ready to celebrate
The community is ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of amalgamation that saw Southampton, Port Elgin and Saugeen Township come under one umbrella -...
Lamont Sports Park: Rotary Club of Saugeen Shores accessible playground officially opens
On July 22nd (2024), Saugeen Shores held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Saugeen Shores Rotary Club accessible playground and...
Have your say – changes to Southampton High Street
Do you have an opinion?
Did you see the changes to the main street?
Did you see what some of the ideas are for the cenotaph?
If...
Town suspends Taxi Licensing fees as it looks to Open Door for Ride-Sharing Services
On Monday, June 24, Town Council approved a recommendation to suspend fee collection for taxi licensing as it looks to reduce regulatory barriers for...
Saugeen Shores dedicates new street to former Bruce Power President and CEO
On Wednesday, July 3rd (2024), the Town of Saugeen Shores dedicated a street in Port Elgin to Duncan Hawthorne, former Bruce Power President and...
Year-round ice pilot program to get the green light from Council
This past Monday, June 24th, Saugeen Shores Town Council accepted a report setting out a recommendation from staff to 'green-light' a year-round ice pilot...
Mayor’s family makes first donation to AWC Commemorative Brick fundraising campaign
Today, June 13th, in honour of Wes and Glenna Chalmers, the Charbonneau family made a $25,000 donation to Saugeen Shore’s Aquatic and Wellness Centre...
Saugeen Shores kicks off Pride Month with annual Flag Raising ceremony
Today, June 1st, begins Pride Month and, in recognition, the Town of Saugeen Shores hosted its annual Progress Pride flag raising ceremony at the...
